The performance of the agencies involved in Covid-19 pandemic response in Nepal: Given the steady rise in the number of hospitalizations and slow rate of recovery in Covid-19 patients, public health experts suggested that another lockdown was unavoidable. However, Government of Nepal, disinclined to enforce a lockdown, announced prohibitory orders instead. Authorities … [Read more...] about August Analysis: National Security and Climate Change
Thematic Areas
Commentary: The 14th Nepali Congress General Convention
The oldest democratic party of Nepal, Nepali Congress (NC) convened its 14th general convention from 10th December to 14th December. Sher Bahadur Deuba has reclaimed the post of party president on December 15 which means that the citadel of the power remains with the establishment faction. The rival leaders from the Ram Chandra camp along with other camps had vowed to post a … [Read more...] about Commentary: The 14th Nepali Congress General Convention
Commentary: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Addresses the Nation
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba addressed the nation on January 21 after completing his six months in the office. This was the first address by the PM after being elected on July 13 in 2021. In a 30 minutes long address, he highlighted that good governance, peace process, implementation of different agreements, implementation of federalism by involving provincial and local … [Read more...] about Commentary: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Addresses the Nation
News Digest: Human Rights, Gender and Social Inclusion (January 13 – 19, 2022)
Human Rights The international human rights body annual report states that the many human rights situation in Nepal remains unaddressed in 2021 due to the ‘political infighting’. Furthermore, a pervasive culture of impunity remains a serious concern undermining fundamental human rights in Nepal. Nepal Human Rights situation remains worrisome during … [Read more...] about News Digest: Human Rights, Gender and Social Inclusion (January 13 – 19, 2022)
News Digest: National Security & Climate Change (January 13 – 19, 2022)
According to the Former Minister J.P Gupta, inclusion of only 8 districts in the Madhesh Province impacts the identity of Madhesi communities in other districts. The Interim Constitution of Nepal had recognized 22 districts in the South and East Nepal as Madhes. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) will initiate the investigation of … [Read more...] about News Digest: National Security & Climate Change (January 13 – 19, 2022)
News Digest: International Relations & Foreign Affairs (January 13 – 19, 2022)
Traders and businesspersons protested the undeclared border blockade in Kerung and Tatopani checkpoints in Kathmandu on January 12. As per the customs office, only nine trucks from Kerung and 11 from Tatopani are allowed to enter Nepal. Previously, 200 to 250 containers of goods entered Nepal daily. Earlier, there used to be correspondence with Chinese counterparts. However, … [Read more...] about News Digest: International Relations & Foreign Affairs (January 13 – 19, 2022)